The Windows PC and Xbox 360 editions of Mass Effect 3 are available illegally online in advance of this week's official release of the action/RPG sequel. This is deemed mainstream news by Develop (though they aren't actually providing torrent links), who note that this seems to work in spite of EA requiring use of the Origin service for a one-time game activation.

The little detail is that you can't actually play the game on PC if you downloaded it now. But if they said that, then it wouldn't get the clicks. Never let the facts stand in the way of a good story/headline that will get you the clicks.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions but not all opinions are created equal. Some have better facts and logic behind them than others.